Platt College-Ontario

www.plattcollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,014

5.15% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,432

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.729%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

502

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.6%

117 Graduates

About

Platt College-Ontario is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Platt College-Ontario were Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (38 degrees awarded), Respiratory Care Therapist (37 degrees), and Medical Assistant (24 degrees).

In 2021, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-Ontario. 77.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (143 degrees), 3.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-Ontario is $15,014, which is $3,230 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-Ontario is $15,014, which is $3,230 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,432.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-Ontario received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,014

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Platt College-Ontario was $15,014. The cost of tuition at Platt College-Ontario is $3,230 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$22,432

2021 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Platt College-Ontario had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,432. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Platt College-Ontario grew by 13%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,582

Room and Board

$1,695

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Platt College-Ontario was of $16,582 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.93% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,695. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Platt College-Ontario received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25.3% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-Ontario (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.729%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Platt College-Ontario was 0.729%, which represents 8 out of the 1098 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Platt College-Ontario had a total enrollment of 502 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Ontario is 502 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Platt College-Ontario are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Ontario, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 9.16% Black or African American, 5.18% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 0.996% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.398% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Platt College-Ontario in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (11.8%) and White Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Platt College-Ontario in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 502 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Ontario is 502 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Platt College-Ontario are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Platt College-Ontario (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2013 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Platt College-Ontario was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Platt College-Ontario had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
325 enrolled students
White
77 enrolled students
Black or African American
46 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Ontario is 64.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 9.16% Black or African American, 5.18% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 0.996% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.398% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 135 more women than men received degrees from Platt College-Ontario. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-Ontario is hispanic or latino (143 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Platt College-Ontario is Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (38 degrees awarded), followed by Respiratory Care Therapist (37 degrees) and Medical Assistant (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-Ontario, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (159 degrees awarded), Protective Services (17 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Ontario are Registered nurses (1,438,783 people), Accountants & auditors (1,075,108 people), Other managers (881,364 people), Software developers (627,372 people), and Financial managers (501,235 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Ontario in 2021 are Health (159 degrees awarded), Protective Services (17 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Ontario are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Ontario are Health (159 degrees awarded), Protective Services (17 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Ontario are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,847,147 people), Computer Systems Design (1,057,282 people), Elementary & secondary schools (907,748 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (638,061 people), and Banking & related activities (566,141 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Platt College-Ontario.

Most Common (2021)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
38 degrees awarded
Respiratory Care Therapist
37 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Platt College-Ontario was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Platt College-Ontario according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

189

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Ontario, which is 0.286 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (189).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Platt College-Ontario by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Ontario in Respiratory Care Therapist, which is 0.85 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Ontario in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician, which is 13.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Platt College-Ontario is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
143 degrees awarded
White
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-Ontario is hispanic or latino (143 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
119 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-Ontario is hispanic or latino female (119 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

Platt College-Ontario employs 17 Instructors. Most academics at Platt College-Ontario are Male Instructor (9), and Female Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-Ontario are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Platt College-Ontario was Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-Ontario were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Platt College-Ontario was Male Instructor with 9 employees, and Female Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Platt College-Ontario.